Dr. Steven Pincus

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Biography

Steven Pincus is a historian specializing in British history, particularly focusing on the British Empire and comparative revolutions. He serves as the Thomas E. Donnelly Professor at Harvard University, where he holds a PhD earned in 1990. His scholarly contributions include a significant work titled 'Protestantism Patriotism,' which explores the intertwined political, cultural, and societal dimensions of English and Dutch politics in the mid-seventeenth century. Pincus is known for his major monograph, '1688: The Modern Revolution,' which offers a critical revisionist interpretation of England's Glorious Revolution, arguing that this event fundamentally transformed the English state and society despite being termed a revolution. He is a deeply committed archival historian, engaging with social sciences to enrich historical analysis.

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Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).